Keep Youngsters Involved consists of eight partners of the European Erasmus+Sport Programme (co-funded by the European Union) aiming to find answers to the question: ‘How can we prevent youngsters (age 12-19) from dropout from sport?’ […]
Category: Research
PA4H & EIM@UL Research Seminar: Placebo & Expectation: Potential Role in Physical Activity, Exercise, and Beyond
Research Seminar Description: Dr. Lindheimer will provide an overview and primer of placebo and expectation science, the potential role of placebo and expectancy in the psychological consequences of regular physical activity and exercise, and measurement, […]
Publication: The relationship between physical and wellness measures and injury in amateur Rugby Union players
Research Impact: Rugby-related injuries are widely reported in the literature, but little is known about the factors that may lead to these injuries occurring. The Irish Rugby Injury Surveillance (IRIS) Project is currently monitoring the […]
The story of innovation in teacher education – Antonio Calderon
Recently, I had the privilege to attend the 7th International Conference on Teacher Education: The Story on Innovation in Teacher Education. It took place from June 24 to June 26, at the MOFET Institute, in […]
Publication: Within-Session and Between-Session Reliability of the Seven Stroke Maximal Effort Test in National Level Senior Rowers
Research Impact: The Olympic distance rowing race is performed over 2000 m. Strength and power training may improve performance by increasing propulsive power during the rowing stroke. Previous studies have used the seven-stroke maximal effort (7SM) […]
Supporting early-career colleagues in building a research career: Ann MacPhail
I believe we should all be cognizant of the extent to which our respective areas of interest and expertise is actively recruiting and nurturing early-career scholars (MacPhail, 2017). We cannot be complacent and expect or […]
Publication: The feasibility of Pilates to improve symptoms of anxiety, depression, & fatigue among people with Multiple Sclerosis
Research Impact: Evidence supports benefits of exercise for mental health among people with Multiple Sclerosis (PwMS). Positive effects of traditional exercise modes among PwMS are established; however, less is known about non-traditional modes like Pilates. […]
Publication: Use of compositional data analysis to show the beneficial role of LIPA for improving adiposity in older adults
Research Impact: Using compositional data analysis, the current study found that increased light-intensity physical activity (LIPA) was associated with lower BMI, percentage body fat and fat mass in older adults. Theoretically increasing LIPA by 30 […]
“Looking past the Gold, Silver and Bronze, sport develops resilient individuals ready, willing and able for the workplace” Christopher Bryan
“Citius, Altius, Fortius” the Olympic motto suggests that sport is about achievement. However, the Olympic movement is about so much more than developing elite athletes. According to their own literature “the goal is clear: Develop […]
Publication: Physical activity correlates among older adults with probable generalized anxiety disorder: Results from TILDA
Research Impact: People with generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) are typically less likely to meet the physical activity guidelines than their healthy counterparts; however, they may also have more to gain from physical activity. Common pharmacological […]
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